Sweet Potatoes Apples And Braising Greens Recipes

ROASTED SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes generously with some olive oil, salt, cinnamon and cayenne. Lay the sweet potatoes out on a sheet tray, place them in the oven and roast until they are very soft and mushy, 30 to 35 minutes.
• Peel the apples and cut into 1-inch dice. Toss the apples with the lemon juice, some olive oil, salt and the rosemary. Lay them out on a sheet tray and place in the oven during the last 15 minutes of the cooking time for the sweet potatoes. When done, the apples should be soft and cooked through but still hold their shape. Sprinkle the walnuts over the apples during the last 5 minutes in the oven.
• Transfer the sweet potatoes to a large bowl and coarsely mash them with a potato masher. Stir in the cooked apples and walnuts. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
• Serve immediately or keep in a warm oven and serve hot.

SWEET POTATOES, APPLES, AND BRAISING GREENS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• On foil-lined baking sheet, toss potato slices with 3 tablespoons melted butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bake until cooked through and slightly caramelized, about 20 minutes. Keep warm.
• In heavy medium skillet over moderate heat, melt 3 tablespoons butter. Add apples and sauté until tender and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Keep warm.
• In heavy large pot over moderate heat, combine remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 3 tablespoons water. Add greens and sauté, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 5 minutes. Lower heat to moderately low and add sweet potatoes and apples. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until warmed through, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in parsley, remaining 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Serve hot.

GRILLED SWEET POTATOES WITH APPLES

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill.
• In a bowl, toss the sweet potato and apple slices with the cinnamon and sugar. Divide the mixture into 4 portions, places each on a large piece of aluminum foil. Top each with an equal amount of butter. Tightly seal foil around each portion.
• Place foil packets on the grill, and cook 40 minutes, turning every 5 to 10 minutes, until potatoes and apples are tender.

SMASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED APPLES

Steps:

• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add sweet potato, cover, and steam until soft, about 1 hour. Scoop the meat from the skin, transfer to a bowl, and smash using an electric mixer or wooden peg.
• Stir 1/4 cup brown sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon into smashed sweet potatoes; allow to cool.
• Stir cream, orange juice, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, salt, and pepper into smashed sweet potatoes; transfer to a baking dish.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir apples and 3 tablespoons brown sugar in the melted butter until lightly browned on both sides, 5 to 10 minutes. Spoon caramelized apples over smashed sweet potatoes.
• Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes.

SWEET POTATO, APPLE AND BRAISING GREENS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• In a baking pan, toss sweet potato slices with 3T melted butter, salt, and pepper. Bake until tender and slightly caramelized, about 20 minutes.
• In large Dutch oven or heavy pot, melt the remaining 3T butter over medium heat. Add apples and saute until slightly tender, about 10 minutes. Remove apples and set aside.
• Add greens to pot, plus 2-3 tablespoons of water and braise until wilted, about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low and add apples and sweet potatoes. Add nutmeg, continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until warmed through, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in parsley, and season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

SCALLOPED SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES

Steps:

• Wash and cook sweet potatoes in boiling water until just tender.
• Peel and cut into crosswise slices, about 1/4 inch thick.
• Butter a 2 quart ovenproof casserole.
• In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, mace, salt, (pecans- if using them) and set aside.
• Arrange half the sweet potato slices in the bottom of buttered casserole, then half the apple slices on top of the potatoes.
• Sprinkle half the brown sugar mixture over all.
• Dot with 2 Tablespoons of the butter.
• Repeat layers, ending with apples, sugar and butter.
• Bake in a 350°F oven for about 50 minutes.

SWEET POTATOES WITH APPLES

Steps:

• Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 30 minutes or until just tender. Drain and cool slightly. Peel and cut into 1/4-in. slices., In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, alternately layer potatoes and apples. Pour orange juice over top. Combine the brown sugar, ginger and cinnamon; sprinkle over potatoes and apples. Dot with butter. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until apples are tender.

SMASHED SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES

Steps:

• Place potatoes and apples in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Add apple juice and beer. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until potatoes are tender., Drain; return to slow cooker. Add brown sugar, sour cream and butter. Mash potato mixture to reach desired consistency. If desired, top with minced chives.

SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES

Steps:

• Peel sweet potatoes and cut into slices about 1/8-inch thick. Place in pot with water to cover; cover pot and bring to boil. Cook potatoes about 10 minutes, until they are soft.
• Wash and quarter apples; remove core, and slice apples in food processor.
• Place apples, apple cider and dried fruit in pot; cover and cook until apples soften, about 5 minutes.
• When sweet potatoes are cooked, drain them and stir them into apple mixture and continue cooking over low heat until pork is ready. Season with salt, if desired, and serve.

CARAMELIZED SWEET POTATOES & APPLES

Steps:

• Melt butter in an oven safe casserole.
• Add the brown sugar and cinnamon.
• Mix well.
• Add the apples and potatoes.
• Stir well to thoroughly coat with the caramel mixture.
• Cover with a lid or foil and bake at 375 for 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
• After 30 minutes, remove the cover, stir again, and bake for 10 more minutes, or until caramel is thickened and the potatoes are tender.